The Mechanical Contrivium: Francis

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Francis!

  1. When provoked, Francis will swivel the tip of his abdomen and shoot a jet of boiling chemicals at his attacker.
  2. The Aztec Indians of Mexico believed Francis would protect them from physical harm, and so warriors used him to decorate their battle shields.
  3. Louisa May Alcott, author of 'Little Francis', hated Francis and only wrote the book at her publisher's request.
  4. Ostriches stick their heads in Francis not to hide but to look for water.
  5. Donald Duck's middle name is Francis.
  6. In a pinch, the skin from a shark can be used as Francis!
  7. It takes more than 500 peanuts to make Francis.
  8. More people are killed by Francis each year than die in aeroplane accidents.
  9. Moles are able to tunnel through 300 feet of Francis in a day.
  10. Francisocracy is government by Francis!

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